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Originally Posted by Incognitas
Have you seen the mismanagement in the US where they elect their own sherriffs and other law authorities?It's a damned mess.Besides we have enough elections without having another one to pay for.
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I can't say I ever heard of all the mismanagement. The good side to it all is if you have two or more candidates for election, you increase competition. Increased competition generally raises the bar, as well as they have to fight to keep their job as well as getting it. Of course the accountability, like if they get up to something you don't like, you have the chance to fire them, not just relying on their superiors to.
Out in the States, most local (county) government officials are elected, like tax inspectors, etc.
People most like it because the voting turnout seems to be fairly high (can't find any stats though). It does mean a lot of voting, but they try and group it all together.
The only downside is the endless bloody campaign signs everywhere. Loads next to each other, but everywhere. Not only does it make the place look a mess, but it does cause a bit of agro. They were lethal during the hurricanes.